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... RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows® XP 101 Contents 7
... RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows® XP 101 Contents 7
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Hot Undocking 104 Undocking Without Shutting Down 104 Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111 Opening ... Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is Running-
Hot Undocking 104 Undocking Without Shutting Down 104 Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111 Opening ... Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is Running-
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... through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file onto... the Start button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 23.
... through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file onto... the Start button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 23.
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... touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). In...
... touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). In...
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... listed, then that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your computer. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. A message appears, stating... that driver is detecting hardware in your system window. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. ...
... listed, then that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your computer. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. A message appears, stating... that driver is detecting hardware in your system window. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. ...
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... • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of different ...U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is...
... • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of different ...U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is...
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NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the Array Detail window and press . To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to ...
NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the Array Detail window and press . To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to ...
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Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. Shutting Down Your Computer 99 and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button.
Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. Shutting Down Your Computer 99 and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button.
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NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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... off the power to your computer, for several days. When you want to use the computer for example, when you want to start working . Use shut down only when you must turn off , so that you want to add memory or you left it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation... will be away from the computer for an extended time while working again. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is a state in which your computer shuts down to save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to your...
... off the power to your computer, for several days. When you want to use the computer for example, when you want to start working . Use shut down only when you must turn off , so that you want to add memory or you left it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation... will be away from the computer for an extended time while working again. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is a state in which your computer shuts down to save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to your...
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... will be lost. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Task Manager, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 102 Shutting Down Your Computer
... will be lost. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Task Manager, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 102 Shutting Down Your Computer
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... close and you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. If you will lose any unsaved data. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 Ending a Process That is not Responding Processes tab process not responding End Process button Use the Task Manager to do when...
... close and you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. If you will lose any unsaved data. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 Ending a Process That is not Responding Processes tab process not responding End Process button Use the Task Manager to do when...
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Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device ... and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. Undocking Without Shutting Down 1 Save any open applications or programs. To determine if your docking station.
Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device ... and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. Undocking Without Shutting Down 1 Save any open applications or programs. To determine if your docking station.
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... may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is not successful, you which programs are preventing the computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may also indicate why those programs are ACPI-enabled.... 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is ready to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved...
... may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is not successful, you which programs are preventing the computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may also indicate why those programs are ACPI-enabled.... 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is ready to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved...
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... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Then proceed to shut down your computer. solid blue solid blue screen screen 106 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the computer. Click Cancel to return to Windows. Then proceed to... an unrecoverable error, the computer displays a blue screen containing error codes, and all computer operations stop. Click Cancel to return to Windows. Shutting Down a Computer When it now. Windows XP When you want to save, save it now. At this point, you will lose unsaved ...
... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Then proceed to shut down your computer. solid blue solid blue screen screen 106 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the computer. Click Cancel to return to Windows. Then proceed to... an unrecoverable error, the computer displays a blue screen containing error codes, and all computer operations stop. Click Cancel to return to Windows. Shutting Down a Computer When it now. Windows XP When you want to save, save it now. At this point, you will lose unsaved ...
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...later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down any error messages that starts your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer in a limited state. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode, you start your... and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you have shut down the message. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. This will reset when the...
...later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down any error messages that starts your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer in a limited state. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode, you start your... and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you have shut down the message. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. This will reset when the...
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...To learn more about how to save. • If you had an application or program open, a message may ask you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer. If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working... in an application, a message may tell you to choose a version of the document to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support →...
...To learn more about how to save. • If you had an application or program open, a message may ask you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer. If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working... in an application, a message may tell you to choose a version of the document to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support →...
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NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. then, shut down your computer and try again. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When ... computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 270 Restoring Your Operating System When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. then, shut down your computer and try again. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When ... computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 270 Restoring Your Operating System When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
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then, shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that is connected to an electrical outlet that... computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer and try again. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . OR • After the computer has been powered ...
then, shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that is connected to an electrical outlet that... computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer and try again. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . OR • After the computer has been powered ...
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.... If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your... hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media...
.... If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your... hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media...